Comparing Polygons-em4 Chapter 1

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1) The name of an angle that is greater than 90 degrees.

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An angle that is greater than 90 degrees is called obtuse.

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Name polygons according to their properties. Define terms for the properties of polygons.

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2) What word is used to describe line segments that meet at a right angle?

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Perpendicular is the correct answer because it describes line segments that meet at a right angle. When two line segments are perpendicular, they form a 90-degree angle at their point of intersection. This is in contrast to parallel lines, which never intersect, and skew lines, which are not parallel and do not intersect at a right angle. Therefore, perpendicular accurately describes the relationship between line segments meeting at a right angle.

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3) A part of a line that has one end point but can continue on endless in the other direction

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A ray is a part of a line that starts at one endpoint and extends infinitely in the other direction. Unlike a line segment, which has two endpoints, a ray only has one endpoint. Therefore, a ray fits the description provided in the question.

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4) When two lines cross or meet at a single point, the two lines _______________.

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When two lines cross or meet at a single point, it means that they intersect.

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5) Two line segments, rays, or lines that are an equal distance apart at any given point; therefore, they will never touch.

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Parallel lines are defined as lines that are an equal distance apart at any given point and will never touch. This means that they will always remain at a fixed distance from each other, never intersecting or crossing paths. Therefore, the given explanation accurately describes the concept of parallel lines.

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6) The name of any six-sided polygon.

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A hexagon is a six-sided polygon, which means it has six sides. It is formed by connecting six straight line segments to create a closed shape. In this question, the task is to identify the name of a six-sided polygon, and the correct answer is "hexagon."

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7) A portion of a line that has two endpoints

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A line segment is a portion of a line that has two endpoints. It is a straight path between two points and does not extend indefinitely in either direction. Unlike a ray, which has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction, a line segment has two distinct endpoints. A line, on the other hand, extends infinitely in both directions and does not have endpoints. An angle is formed by two rays with a common endpoint, but it is not a portion of a line.

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8) A quadrangle with 4 congruent sides

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A quadrangle with 4 congruent sides is called a rhombus. A rhombus is a special type of quadrilateral where all four sides are equal in length. This distinguishes it from other options like a kite, trapezoid, and rectangle, which do not have all four sides equal. Therefore, the correct answer is rhombus (Option 1).

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9) The name given to any shape with 2 pairs of parallel sides.

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A parallelogram is a shape that has two pairs of parallel sides. It is a quadrilateral, meaning it has four sides. The opposite sides of a parallelogram are equal in length and parallel to each other. This makes it different from a square, which is a special type of parallelogram with all sides equal in length and all angles equal to 90 degrees. A kite, on the other hand, does not have parallel sides, so it does not fit the given description. Therefore, the correct answer is parallelogram.

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10) A quadrangle that has 4 right angles and 4 congruent sides

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A quadrangle that has 4 right angles and 4 congruent sides is a square. A square is a type of quadrilateral where all four angles are right angles and all four sides are equal in length. This makes it the correct answer in this case.

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11) Polygons with 2 pairs of parallel sides.

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The given answer includes the shapes that have 2 pairs of parallel sides. A rhombus has opposite sides that are parallel, a rectangle has opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length, and a square has all sides that are parallel and equal in length. These shapes fit the description of having 2 pairs of parallel sides.

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The name of an angle that is greater than 90 degrees.
What word is used to describe line segments that meet at a right...
A part of a line that has one end point but can continue on endless in...
When two lines cross or meet at a single point, the two lines...
Two line segments, rays, or lines that are an equal distance apart at...
The name of any six-sided polygon.
A portion of a line that has two endpoints
A quadrangle with 4 congruent sides
The name given to any shape with 2 pairs of parallel sides.
A quadrangle that has 4 right angles and 4 congruent sides
Polygons with 2 pairs of parallel sides.
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